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Hey Srercg, I totally get what you are saying. Im kinda new too and consider myself to be more like A nurse than B nurse. I seen many older nurses turn out that way and it also depends on personality too. I do not believe education has anything to d...

Whats a COB?

Hi celene, I have a couple of questions? Is the program adult learner, working nurse friendly? How long did it take you to finish the program? Also, are there tests, quizzes, and papers? A combination of all three, one out of the three dominating th...

I am in the process of looking for online RN to BSN schools as well. I am not familiar with University of Phoenix's program, even though I have heard of the school. There are many concerns I have and they are: is the school accredited; are they recog...

Hi All! In a recent lecture, some of our instructors shared their stories about being a new grad, what to expect, finding a job, confidence, specializing, etc. A student asked them what THEY would be looking for in a new grad? After some initial dis...

I keep reading throughout ALL NURSES about brain sheets. I need an example or examples of a good brain sheet.

I am sorry you were let go from orientation. I appreciate you sharing your personal story. I always feel that sometimes it is warranted so others who are naive can learn from your mistakes. I will definitely take your experience into consideration, a...

In my area, which is MD/DC/VA area, there are many hospitals that are Magnet. Of the few hospitals that are not Magnet, they are pushing for it by the end of this decade. As a nursing student, I have been asked very confusing questions from patients,...

What is blacklisting?

I am currently a nursing student and CNA. During nursing school I was told from a clinical instructor that she takes notes home on her patients. She told her story about a recent legal investigation done on her job concerning a patient she care for m...

We have always been taught to document everything during your care. There is no such thing as too much to documentation. However, I believe the instructor was implying to keep your own record as well. I'm assuming if something adverse or suspicious h...

That is great that a hospital having Magnet encompasses those attributes. I'm hoping those attributes are at my facility when they acquire Magnet recognition. Currently, they have the opposite of what you describe.

Thanks for your response, Klone. From what I know having Magnet status means a certain percentage of nurses have a BSN. In my opinion BSN do not improve quality of the nurses, just limit most ADN from obtaining employment in acute care facilities. I...

What's a brain sheet?

Lol! I like your script of nurse and attorney

I do not believe it is private medical information. I believe she made notes on the care she gave to the patient. I believe if doctors orders were not carried out or medications not given based on her critical thinking skills she wrote personal noted...

You say your ex lost his family and half his fortune. How come?

I was very confident throughout nursing school until my last semester then I failed. Plus, I made many mistakes during clinical which was not me at all. I was able to repeat and will be graduating by the end of the month. However, some of that fear i...

Congrats to you! I've also been offered an RN job and I graduate at the end of May as well. It is not easy for us new grads to get jobs. Years ago I took the advice I've seen on all nurses about getting a cna job prior to graduating. Having your foot...

That's a great pic!

My friend studied hard, practiced her skills very hard, changed her work schedule, and most importantly stayed humble. She didn't challenge the professors or the school.

Hello everyone, I currently work at a hospital as a cna. I have been working there for 6+ years. My manager recently gave me a job offer to work on one of her units which is considered the worst unit in the hospital. There is high turn over of all s...

Wanted to mention I am also a nursing student graduating June 2014.

I don't mean to be rude but it sounds like you are pretty much an introvert like myself. I particulary do not like cliques. Never have. It seems like the people in cliques NEED each other just to breathe! Lol. Their decisions are not their own unless...

I would like to save it so I can fixed my screwed up credit with all these loans